1. DONATIONS & VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to support the Cass Christmas Store where we anticipate providing gifts for 250 children this Christmas! WHO? ◆ Provide the families associated with CCSS, Cass emergency and residential programs who will shop and be provided with gifts to give their children for Christmas WHY? ◆ Provide parents/caregivers with choices of essentials and toys as gifts for their children for Christmas. New: will also provide gifts for children to give to parents/caregivers WHEN? ◆ Set-up December 20 th & Store Open December 21 st Below is a list of the toys and essentials that we hope to offer in the Christmas Store. To make a cash donation, please make your check payable to CCSS and write Cass Christmas Store on the memo line. General Guidelines: ◆ Do not wrap presents. parents select gifts and wrap the gifts for their children. ◆ For “store-like” feel new items only ◆ Consider purchasing gifts for the older children ◆ Also need – wrapping paper, tape, shopping bags with handles, and paper yard waste bags for transporting gifts Gift Ideas that parents & kids enjoy: New: small $10 gifts for children to give to parent(s)/caregiver(s) Older children gifts- gift cards for Subway, CVS, McDonalds, AMC movie passes, purses, jewelry and gym bags Small play sets like: My Little Pony, Littlest Pet Shop, Polly Pockets, LEGO sets Basketballs & footballs- (not soccer balls) Coloring books & crayons, arts and supply kits, paint-by-number /craft kits, & blocks Please avoid: stuffed animals, play-doah, puzzles, & family games Essentials are critical to parents; Please donate new clothing – all sizes needed: Boots Pajamas Underwear, undershirts and socks Winter coats & snow pants Sweatshirts, t-shirts & sweatpants Not needed: hand knit scarves, mittens and hats Deadline to Drop Off Gifts: Friday Dec. 18 th Gift Drop-Off:CCSS World Building * NEW* 11745 Rosa Parks Blvd. Detroit, MI 48201 *Building open 24 hours If you have a large number of donations,pick-up can be arranged. Call: 313.883.CCSS Thank you in advance for any help you can give. Our wishes to you for a warm and Merry Christmas!

2. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for the CASS CHRISTMAS STORE Cass Community Social Services ** New Location**World Building 11745 Rosa Parks Blvd. Detroit, MI 48201 Need more information? Cassvolunteers@gmail.comCassvolunteers@gmail.com - preferred or Sue Pethoud (313) 883-2277 or spethoud@casscommunity.org Store Supplies Also Needed: Extra large, sturdy garbage and shopping bags Gift boxes Wrapping paper hangers Sunday, Dec. 20 (2pm-5pm) – Set up gifts in store Monday, Dec. 21 (9:30am-6pm*) – Gift wrappers, shopping assistance and store tear down. 9:30 am – 12:30 pm 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm 5:30pm- 8:00 pm tear down team TO VOLUNTEER please sign-up at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0545acaa29aa8- christmas Or e-mail Amy Bouque at CassVolunteers@gmail.com and indicate your preferred date, shift hours and contact information (name, email and cell phone number). Confirmation of assignment and details will be sent 3-5 days in advance.